Eurofins Biomnis code

ASLO

Synonyms

• Anti-streptococcal enzyme antibodies - ASLO
• Anti-streptolysin-O antibodies
• ASLO
• streptococcic serology

Specialty

Infectious

Clinical significance

An enzyme secreted by Group A streptococci (usually those causing nasopharyngeal infections) or certain Group C and G strains. High levels of these antibodies or, to an even greater extent, evidence of seroconversion, are strongly suggestive of post-streptococcal sequelae. ASLO levels rise initially more rapidly and fall earlier than those of anti-streptodornase antibodies. Sera from patients with hyperlipidemia or liver disease may give false positive results.

Preanalytics

• 1 mL :
• serum (do not use 10 mL tube)
•   Reftrigerated

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Methodology

Nephelometry

Turnaround time

3 days